Government records show 306 natural disaster events affecting the Hardwick, VT area (ZIP 05843) — a notably active disaster history. These include 256 blizzards, 30 floods, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hardwick is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Hardwick has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Hardwick has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
Hardwick has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardwick was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $17.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Heat on Mar 17, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05843 has experienced 306 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (15 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardwick, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hardwick (ZIP 05843) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Hardwick has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05843 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $17.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.4M in property damage in the Hardwick, VT area (ZIP 05843). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →